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Law Leaders
When the going gets tough, the couple behind Miami Law Title & Trust get creative — and successful, thanks to a commitment to outstanding customer service and enough experience to get you through just about any legal conundrum you may find yourself in. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson
Opulent Force
Let luxury take center stage this season with the perfect mix of flair and opulence. These must-have essentials will ensure you’re noticed for more than just your smile as you navigate the social tides in style. — Photography: Andrés Hernandez; AndresHernandez.net | Fashion Stylist: Marisol Gómez; Marisol-Gomez.com | Stylist Asst.: Guillermo Lugo | Hair & Makeup: Cory Bauer; CoryBauer.com | Wardrobe: Neiman Marcus, Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables. Azul Boutique, Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables. | Jewelry: All jewelry available at Vhernier Miami, 135 San Lorenzo Ave. by appointment only; Vhernier.com | Fabrics, Feathers & Hair Accessories: Rex Fabrics; 823 S.W. 37th Ave.
View from the Top
From his new offices atop 1450 Brickell, Brian Bilzin has a clear view of progress. He is witness to the renaissance of a business center turned vibrant residential community and entertainment hub. The multiple floors and 80,000 square feet his team occupies signal the growth of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP, a firm he pioneered based on hard work, savvy expertise and teamwork. And when he reflects on the elements of the evolution surrounding him, he proudly recognizes that he’s in a position to pay it forward. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Mario Pascual
Marvel in the Sky
Join us on a tour of a spectacular condo residence at Bristol Tower in the heart of Brickell Ave. sure to take your breath away. This sky-high home boasts panoramic views of The Magic City and enough amenities to keep you entertained for a lifetime. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos Courtesy of Obeo Realtor: Miriam Poggio, Luxury Homes Specialist; EWM Relators; [email protected]; 786.356.2610; MiriamPoggio.com
Aces
Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?
The Eco State
From the Panhandle down to The Keys and over to the Paradise Coast, The Sunshine State is rapidly turning “green” thanks to a series of eco-friendly initiatives in the public and private sectors that are sure to influence generations to come while setting an example for the rest of the nation to follow
— one environmentally sound step at a time. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa
Color Code
For Mario Pascual of SayOrange, being creative comes naturally. And it’s his unique perspective on the world that has helped him become one of the most sought-after creative professionals in The Magic City and beyond. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa
Classic Glamour
Step into a bygone era at the Olympia Theater, one of the city’s best-loved hidden gems. Built as a silent movie palace in 1926,...
Skin Savers
Take a peek inside your bathroom cabinets. They’re loaded with anti-aging products for your face, aren’t they? Well, we’ve got a news flash for...
Cell Assist
Need a way to keep track of your life? The Jott Assistant turns your cell phone into the world’s smallest personal assistant. Just call...
Neck Knack
There’s no doubt that jewelry and accessories are essential parts of any stylish outfit. The trick to wearing a necklace is to match the...
Stand OUT with your Blowout…
If your hair is curly, frizzy, unruly or especially susceptible to Miami’s heat and humidity, protein-based treatments are the newest way to get straighter,...
Doggie Relief
Finally, dogs in Miami can do their “business” in style. Fresh Patch works because it caters to a dog’s instinctive attraction to natural grass....
Big Daddy
What leaps from zero to 60 in less than 6 seconds, and can still climb over fallen tree trunks like a savvy squirrel? The...
Fitness Factory
Planning on packing on those holiday pounds? Unleash a pre-emptive strike on your “Winter 10” (or 15, or 20) at The Sports Club LA-Miami....
Paper Light
Bright, ephemeral and utterly flexible, this softwall partition system from design wizards Molo is so cool, it’s become part of the permanent collection at...
Urban Oases
The holiday season is upon us, which means that in addition to juggling home, work and social life, a whole host of parties, dinners,...
Change is in the Air
After all the emails, calls, texts, letters, I.M.’s, Facebook comments, Skypes, and in-person pleas to change my totally played-out editor’s pic you’ve been seeing...
Diversions
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida — Text by David C. Cleland
Indian Influx
In the heart of New Delhi, just off action-packed Connaught Place, is a hotel that rivals the best stays around the world. It’s name is The Park and it welcomes guests with the traditional hospitality and eye-catching innovation that has come to define the “new” New Delhi. — Text by Charles Day | Photos courtesy of Design Hotels
Encounters w/ Artefacto — September 2010
1. Steven Schnur, Ximena Duarte,, Jacob Freiman, Cristina Mayer 2. Katherine Londono, Irina brodskaya, Eliane Schnur 3. Maria Posuer, Hello Campo, Pilar Campo, Jane Ceitel 4. Mariana Campos, Claudia Rosenthal, Sylvia Verre, Fabiana Pimenta 5. Silmara Velarimbo, Jackeline Busato, Andrew Hall 6. Branko Zunjic, Roberta Zunjic 7. Constantini Fabrini, Sophia Clerius, Emilia Jarvela, Marcus Santos 8. Fernando & Christina Leite 9. Manfredo Spagnuolo, Paulo Bachi, Netto, Adalmiro Batista Jr. 10. Marlen Bedoya, Lais Bachi
Encounters w/ Puntino Restaurant — September 2010
1. Cristoforo Pignata & Matias Cavalieri 2. Diego & Luciana Barral 3. Xime Teijeiro & Giada Pignata 4. Juan Saudino & Pablo Larguia 5. Ariel Jimenez, Diego Canalda & Roberto Gamarra 6. Phil Seebok, Claudia & Parry 7. Constancio & Clara Larguia 8. Fernando Badia, Xime Seebok & Rosario Goldenhorn 9. Stefano Mossi, Jaime Otto Krause & Mrs. Krause 10. Jimena & Roberto Gamarra
Encounters w/ Elite Health — September 2010
1. Jacob Freiman, MD 2. Steven Schnur, Alex Zeledon, Antonio Rosado 3. Tiffany Bishop, Larry Vado, Rachel Morgan 4. Steven Schinur, Eliana Schnur 5. Jose Rios, Ryan Lederman, Dr, Jacob Freiman, Melida Farinay 6. Peter Cruz, Shara Downs, Jennifer Canal 7. Katherine Londono, Alfredo Stagg, Annarita Pintus 8. Katherine Londono, Fernando Fandino- Sende, Rachel Morgan
Encounters w/ Sports Club/LA-Miami — September 2010
1. Stephanie Amrein, Pedro Chevalier & Victoria Homes 2. Marcia Wolf & Mireille Ruttimann 3. Shareese Logan & Monica Buonforte 4. Adriana Lara & Michelle Fonticiella 5. Alejandro Polania & Sheila Bokstein 6. Ana Pascua & Esther Katsabanis 7. Fabio Isaza & Luis Dionisio 8. Fernando Polanco, Gabriella Macias & JR Diaz 9. Olga Rodriguez, Richard Crisonino & Eva Wagner 10. Luis Albarracin, Jaim Albarracin & Stephen Barish 11. Mike Traner, Zlata Slavujevic & Omar Sotelo 12. Stephanie Murillo & Olga Megrabian 13. Stephen Watson & Todd Barsky 14. Cynthia Tarrav & Mayela Romera 15. Chris Suarez & Ruth Palma 16. Robert Arons & Andres Asion 17. Renan Constantino & Demarco Dodson 18. Jonathan & Charlotte Lewis 19. Julio Gallo & Hector Jimenez 20. Mario Medina & Bryan Pena
Encounters w/ Brickell Travel Management — September 2010
1. Fernando Dasilva, Maikel Rodriguez & Mitch Rodriguez 2. Jessica Tyler Baraton & Amy Deve 3. Bert Snarr & Kla Oboudiyat 4. Juanita Carvajal & Sofia Tenorio 5. Milena Sena & Maria D. Espina 6. Emily Huzyak & Isabel Constantini 7. Danielle Hernandez & Mercy Bustamante 8. Penelope Sarmiento, Francisco Romero & Sandra Gutierrez 9. Jason Schreier, Julissa Perez & Agnes Galvez 10. Stacey Salstein, Nicole Remmer & Ammy Donado 11. Sylvie Patrich, Susana Medina & Xavier de Charry 12. Yesica Guerra & Jose Montano 13. Rafael Giampetruzzi, Isabel Constantino & Alberto Jimenez 14. Jonathan Garcia & Diana Rivera 15. Alfredo Carrera & Ivette Mendoza 16. Ennio Gonzalez, Francisco Moncada & Antonio Jimenez 17. Maikel Rodriguez & Mitch Rodriguez 18. Ennio Gonzalez Rafael Giampetruzzi, 19. Graciela & Hiram Diaz 20. Leonardo Pereira, Mercedes Gonzalez & Angie Lira
Encounters w/ Beacon Council — September 2010
1. Kevin Sheehan, CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line with Miami-Dade County Manager George Burgess. 2. Ralph Gazitua (Miami World Center) and Maria Alonso (Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Chair and Bank of America Merrill Lynch) 3. Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson with Jose Vicente, President of the Miami-Dade College, North Campus 4. Left to right: Adolfo Henriques, Mario del Valle, Merrett R. Stierheim, Frank R. Nero (President & CEO), Alexandra Villoch (Board Chair), Sidney Levin, Burton Landy, Carol Wylie, George Foyo, Neisen Kasdin. 5. Dr. Bern Levine, president and owner, Parrot Jungle Island with his senior staff 6. Ian McCluskey (Thought Leadership International) and Alan Becker (Becker & Poliakoff) 7. Mark Trowbridge (Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce President), Mario Sacasa (VP of International Programs, Beacon Council), the Honorable Yoshiharu Namiki (Consul Generlal of Japan), William Talbert III (GMCVB President) 8. Representatives from the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners gave a proclamation to The Beacon Council declaring July 8, 2010 “Beacon Council Day”. 9. Beacon Council Founders Merrett R. Stierheim and Sidney Levin with Frank R. Nero (President & CEO)
Encounters w/ Miami Drive — September 2010
1. Jessica Levy-Kiibler, Darlene & Jorge Perez, Adriana Lara 2. Alan and Silvana Tacher and Nacho Vega 3. Marlene Kristoff- Ashi and Sharon Hovde 4. Kati Castroneves, Eduardo Assola and Genilde Guerra 5. Barbie Bostwick, Carolina Santamarina, Brooke Evans, Yvette Ortiz 6. Marines Duarte and Fabiola Almerini 7. Steven Minor 8. James and Mindy Cassel, Naim Abodarab, Katya Segovia 9. The Kids
Diversions
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa
Family Fare
If you’re looking for the perfect place to combine family fun and tasty fare, head over to Cool-de-Sac in South Miami and discover a restaurant where quality dining meets family values under one roof. — Text by lourdes reigosa Photos courtesy of Cool-de-Sac
Aces
Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?
Confidence in Style
Looking to take your style to the next level? The “mane” artists at Studio D will do just that thanks to their time-tested beauty secrets sure to have you looking and feeling your best from head to toe. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa photos courtesy of studio d by paolo salon
BRICKELL MAGAZINE’S 2010 Dressed for Success
Introducing The Magic City’s Best Dressed Professionals! — Photography by Kiko Ricote Text by Jorge Arauz Styling by Marisol Gomez; Marisol-Gomez.com Fashion Stylist’s Assistant Guillermo Lugo Hairstyling by Trini Team Brickell: Ivonne Sanabria, Lin Jenkins and Mike Jaquemot; TriniInPrivate.com Makeup by Yesenia Vargas using Couleur Caramel for Trini in Private Brickell; TriniInPrivate.com Wardrobe: Ventuno, Brickell; Neiman Marcus, Village of Merrick Park; Green Grass Boutique, Brickell; Azul Boutique, Village of Merrick Park; Citrine by the Stones; BytheStones.com Men’s Individual Portraits: Wardrobe @ Ventuno, Brickell; 1055 SE 1st Ave.; VentunoUSA.com Behind-the-Scenes Video by Andres Hernandez; AndresHernandez.net Location: Kikor Studio, 3001 SW 28th Lane, Cocounut Grove; Kikor.com
Oh, OASIS!
This elegant, brand new Mediterranean-style villa at 210 Knollwood Drive in Key Biscayne features the epitome of the South Florida indoor/outdoor living concept. Interested? Contact Brigitte de Langeron; 305.244.7493; [email protected]; MiamiWaterfront.com; 210Knollwood.com — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos by Lou Novick Architect: Rautman Architects: David Scott Trautman, R.A., LEED AP
Suit Up!
It’s often said a picture is worth a thousand words. In Miami, your outfit is worth just as much; but who says you need to sacrifice your own personal style to the gods of professionalism in order to make it? Local experts share how to achieve a balance between style and office wear from Monday through Friday. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa
Style Savior
If you want to reach your full style potential, let Leon Frager and the world-class team at his company The LF2 Group guide you toward your inner and outer strut no matter what the occasion. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa Photo by Omar Vega
Glimmer Girl
Put a little sparkle in your life with this gorgeously girly new bracelet aptly called “A Garden Walk” from Tiffany & Co. The platinum...
From Working Girl to Glamour Girl
For my Fall/ Winter Collection 2010, my inspiration was women — at the office and on the town. I wanted each model to portray...
High Marks
Going back to grad school seems like a no-brainer. After all, professionals with advanced degrees make significantly more than those without. But returning to...
Savvy Selling
We sit down with Adrian Diaz-Sieckel, owner/broker of Sieckel, LLC, a firm that offers management and consulting for developers, banks, and associations; EMH3, which...
Good Times
If a global experience is on the menu, make sure to reserve your spot at Zuma Restaurant, Miami’s newest connoisseur destination already a hit...







































